Honey BBQ Sausage Pasta

This Honey BBQ Sausage Pasta is a bold and hearty dish that combines smoky sausage with the sweet tangy of honey barbecue sauce. The pasta is rotini, holds the sauce beautifully in every spiral, making each bite full of flavor. Seared the slice sausage to bring out their smoky and savory profile, then tossed into the pasta and sauce mixture, creating a sweet, tangy, and slightly smoky flavor experience. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for brightness, this dish is as visually appealing as it is satisfying.

Why BBQ and Pasta Make a Delicious Combination?

At first glance, barbecue sauce and pasta may seem like an unusual pairing. However, the rich, smoky sweetness of honey BBQ sauce complements the pasta in a way that feels comforting. The sauce clings to the rotini spirals, infusing every bite with bold flavor, while the sausage adds a savory depth that balances the sweetness. The result is a unique fusion dish that brings together Southern BBQ soul with pasta-night comfort, making it a fun and flavorful twist for anyone who loves both cuisines.

Honey BBQ Sausage Pasta

Honey BBQ Sausage Pasta is a comforting one-pan meal featuring smoky sausage, tender pasta, and a sweet-tangy barbecue sauce that delivers big flavor with minimal effort.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

• 13 oz Smoked Sausage
• 8 oz to 10 oz Rotini Pasta
• 1 cup BBQ Sauce
• ½ cup Honey
• 1 Onion chopped
• 1 Sweet Palermo Pepper
• 5 to 6 Garlic Gloves
• 2 cups Chicken Broth
• ¼ cup to ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
• ¼ cup Fresh Parsley chopped
• 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1 teaspoon Season Salt
• ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil

Instructions

 

• In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
• Add rotini pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions.
• Drain and set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat
• Add sliced sausage and diced onions
• Cook until sausage is browned and onions are softened, about five to seven minutes
• Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, honey BBQ sauce, uncooked pasta, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low
• Simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked and the sauce thickens, about ten to twelve minutes
• Remove from heat and stir in parmesanr cheese until melted and creamy
• Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired

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Recipe Tips

For extra depth of flavor, lightly brown the sausage slices before adding them to the pasta. This caramelization enhances their smoky flavor and balances the sweetness of the honey BBQ sauce.  Also, if you like a little heat, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce to balance the sweetness of the honey BBQ sauce.

Keyword honey bbq sausage pasta, pasta recipes

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